Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade Recipe

Lemon garlic chicken marinade recipe that is easy, and quick to make. This homemade garlic lemon marinade is packed full of flavor, and tenderizes the chicken, making it moist and delicious. It can be used on all chicken parts like chicken thighs, legs, chicken breast, wings, and whole chicken.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade Recipe

With this lemon garlic chicken marinade, your chicken comes out tenderized, moist, juicy, and delicious. The chicken not only smells lemony, and amazing, it is packed full of flavor.

This lemon garlic marinade recipe is simple. You only need a small bowl and measuring spoons to make it so no cleaning up lots of dishes.

It has a slightly tangy, garlicky taste that is not overpowering and is just right. The flavors are amazing and you will get people asking for seconds of your chicken meal.

Only 6 ingredients are used in this garlic lemon marinade for chicken and it can be whipped up in just 5 minutes.

The ingredients used in this marinade are healthy, natural ingredients that are plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan. It is sugar-free, preservatives free and no artificial color or additives are used.

This homemade marinade can be used for all chicken parts including chicken breast, chicken legs, chicken wings, and thighs.

Related: Chicken breast marinade, whole chicken marinade

Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken

This garlic lemon chicken marinade is the best and you will love it not just because it's easy, simple, and quick but also because it's flavorful and inexpensive. The flavors in this marinade are amazing and it's made with simple ingredients.

This lemon juice garlic chicken marinade infuses flavor into the chicken while tenderizing it so the chicken comes out juicy, moist, and delicious.

When you have tried this marinade, you won't want use any other one to marinate chicken. It's just perfect.

Aftet marinating chicken with this lemon garlic marinade, you can then grill, air fry, broil or bake it.

It stores well as you can freeze it for up to 3 months. When needed, bring it out to defrost before marinating the chicken with it.

This garlic lemon chicken marinade is sugar-free. No honey, sugar, or sweetener was used in this marinade but you can add to yours if you want it sweet and for the caramelized top, you can add a tablespoon of brown sugar or Honey.

This marinade contains the ingredients that make a good marinade including oil, acid, and seasoning. The oil coats the chicken so it crisps nicely and doesn't come out dry, the Lemon acid tenderizes the chicken and infuses absorb flavor, the herbs and spice flavor.

It is enough to marinate 2lb/1kg chicken.

Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade

Lemon- I use freshly squeezed lemon juice. You need just 1 for this recipe.

Garlic - Freshly minced or frozen minced will work fine. Only if those are not available should you substitute with garlic paste or powder.

Black pepper

Rosemary

Thyme

Parsley

Olive oil

Salt

How To Make Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade

Gently rub the lemon on a countertop so it's easy to juice then cut the lemon into two and juice into a bowl.

Add minced garlic, black pepper, rosemary, dried thyme, parsley, onion granules, salt, and olive oil.

Mix till well combined.

Use to marinate chicken.

How To Marinade Chicken With Garlic Lemon

Clean and pat chicken dry with kitchen towels.

Put the chicken in a bowl or Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Rub the chicken in marinade till all well coated.

When they are well coated in marinade, put the bowl or the Ziploc in the fridge and let the chicken marinate chicken for 40 minutes up to 2 hours.

Bring out the chicken, and bake, air fry, grill, or fry.

How To Store

How to store the marinade: Pour the marinade into a sealable container, label it with name and use by dates then store it in the fridge for up to 48 hours or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To store lemon marinated chicken: label the Ziploc with name and dates, massage the bag to get the marinade all over the chicken then put the bag in the freezer where you can store it for up to 6 months. When ready to cook, bring it out and put it in the fridge to thaw overnight or cook from frozen.

Tips

• Adjust the pepper to your taste. You can also add a bit of your favorite herb if not already listed in the ingredients.
• The marinade stores well in the freezer so it can be made ahead and stored for when needed.
• Clean and pat the chicken dry before marinating it.
• Defrost frozen chicken before marinating.

FAQS

Does Lemon juice dry out chicken

No, it doesn't. Lemon is acidic and this tenderizes chicken and infuses it with flavor. It makes chicken moist and tender.

Is it ok to marinate chicken in lemon juice

Yes it is. Lemon makes a great ingredient for marinade because it is a natural acidic fruit that is tangy and tenderizes the chicken to infuse flavor.

What should I marinate chicken in

Marinate chicken in a marinade that consists of at least 3 ingredients of a good marinade- flavorings like spices and herbs, oil, and acidity such as lemon juice, or cider vinegar.

Can I use bottled lemon juice for marinade

Although it's not the best choice, you can use bottled lemon juice for marinade. Do not use sweetened or watered-down lemon juice. It's best to use freshly squeezed lemon juice when possible.

How long can you marinate in lemon juice

Marinate for 30 -120 minutes for best results. Marinating for too long can break down the proteins and cause the chicken to toughen.

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